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5.2.10 Luminaires provided with or designed for use with non-detachable flexible cables or
# A H0 s8 |* b! c1 z- @9 zcords shall have a cord anchorage such that the conductors are relieved from strain, including : x3 u: f. L3 ?/ d/ u7 n7 e
twisting, where they are connected to the terminals, and such that their covering is protected 4 y" {# D3 ~& m' e; L+ B4 D
from abrasion. It shall be clear how the relief from strain and the prevention of twisting is
" ~% u0 M1 O3 @" }- s( Aintended to be effected. For luminaires supplied without a cable or cord, suitable test cables or
) e3 ?- _* j" T' l/ Ocords of the largest and smallest sizes recommended by the luminaire manufacturer shall be / q V9 `/ O5 }4 U; \6 s3 n# Z
used for the tests.
" j2 [" z8 ~/ f# R/ U. G) vIt shall not be possible to push the flexible cable or cord into the luminaire to such an extent
b# n M1 F: ]! E" lthat the cable or cord is subjected to undue mechanical or thermal stress. Methods such as
6 u7 e9 B, F6 w7 s0 C x) I5 `tying the cable or cord into a knot or tying the ends with string shall not be used. + k K' E- l9 n
Cord anchorage shall be of insulating material or be provided with a fixed insulating lining if an $ {3 Q4 S- M" {+ Z
insulation fault on the cable or cord could make accessible metal parts live. |
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